https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:43:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-starting-your-own-business#post-938112 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:28:07 +0000 blackbird 938112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>^ooo check on laws regarding that. Some states have rules on making commercial food products out of a home kitchen </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-starting-your-own-business#post-938026 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:09:41 +0000 Smurfette 938026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What if you start by doing at home and doing birthday parties and showers? I have a friend that does a ton of cookies our of her house. It isn't her full time job but I know they keep her super busy. I just ordered some for a baby shower as the favors.<br /> And she is going to mail them too me, so you could mail me some to taste. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-starting-your-own-business#post-938016 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:07:09 +0000 sslm 938016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: @blackbird: haha! If only you were closer! You could be my testers ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-starting-your-own-business#post-937858 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:28:53 +0000 pui 937858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Start small, simple and inexpensive. Start by just baking things of your home. There was one baker in Montreal who worked from home. My family bought lots of cakes from her over the years. Her prices were reasonable, yet her quality is amazing which kept us coming back. Eventually she hired a helper, then another, then rented a space... and now she has a full blown bakery!</p> <p>Don't expand until you NEED to. Can't keep up with demand? That's a the best kind of problem! That's when you need to grow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-starting-your-own-business#post-937819 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:18:00 +0000 looch 937819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>See if you can rent space in a commercial kitchen. I've seen several documentaries about people starting small businesses and not being able to afford the cost of setting up a commercial kitchen upon start up, so they rented space.</p> <p>Also, Business Plan, Business Plan, Business Plan. Research shows that people who have a firm plan and use outside investors are more successful than those that wing it and use all of their own money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-starting-your-own-business#post-937809 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:15:12 +0000 yoursilverlining 937809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Speak to an attorney about pros and cons about different legal setups and which is best for you, trademarks for your name, etc. Speak with an accountant or tax specialist. Try to ballpark insurance costs per year.</p> <p>Research necessary permits and licensing in your area, research what sort of commercial kitchen you'll need. Research suppliers and ballpark costs. Research commercial real estate thats available, try to determine what upgrades you would need to make to make the kitchen compliant - try to determine costs for kitchen/space upgrades.</p> <p>Know the stats surrounding food service start-ups, and be ok with potentially losing your initial investment (sorry to be a downer, but it's important to be ok if things don't work out).</p> <p>Come up with lots of yummy recipes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-starting-your-own-business#post-937743 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:00:29 +0000 blackbird 937743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>^ YES Lol </p> <p>Good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-starting-your-own-business#post-937727 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:57:52 +0000 Smurfette 937727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First, you should send me samples so I can test them out :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-starting-your-own-business#post-937720 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:56:19 +0000 T.H.O.U. 937720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well I think the first step is money. How much of an investment do you want to put in and how much income do you plan to get out?</p> <p>Are you familiar with the "business" of a store like that? If you aren't ready to get into the money, you could maybe even start with the getting basic pricing (how much does it cost to make 2 dozn muffins and how much can I earn from selling them). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-starting-your-own-business#post-937704 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:52:01 +0000 sslm 937704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lay them on me! Where do I even start?</p> <p>It's always been my dream to own a bakery/coffee shop, and I'd like to finally take some steps to making it happen. </p>